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Archives   2005

Myanmar   Health   Sciences   Research   Journal

Volume   17,  Number   2

TITLE:   Detection of cyanogenic glycoside in Acalypha indica Linn. (Kyaung-hsay-pin).
AUTHOR:   Khin Tar Yar Myint; Mu Mu Sein Myint; Win Myint; May Aye Than; Aye Than; Win Win Maw; Thandar Myint
SOURCE:   Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal. 2005; 17(2): 99-103
ABSTRACT:   Medicinal plants and herbal drugs are being increasingly utilized for health purpose throughout the world. Also in Myanmar, many of the traditional remedies are accepted and used by a large segment of the population. Generally, people believe that herbal medicines are effective and have no toxic effect. Kyaung-yo-thay (or) Kyaung-hsay-pin is one of the well- known Myanmar medicinal plants used for bronchodilating and mucolytic activities. Its botanical name has been identified to be Acalypha indica L. This plant was reported in some literatures to contain cyanogenic glycoside. In order to prove the presence of toxic cyanogenic glycoside in Kyaung-hsay-pin, a highly sensitive color reaction test for cyanogenic glycoside was carried out on the various fresh and dried parts of the plant specimens. It was found that a significantly higher amount of cyanogenic glycoside was present in fresh specimens of plants as compared to the smaller amount present in dried specimens. Expressed juice of leaves was also tested for its acute toxicity administering orally to mice and rats. The results were compiled and discussed.
SUBJECT HEADINGS:   Plants, Medicinal. Cyanides.
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